Generation Kill (3 Discs)

What a mini-series! from the first episode I was hooked, it's some of the best TV I have seen in this decade. If you liked Band of Brothers, Black Hawk Down , Three Kings and Jarhead you have to see this. Generation Kill centres on the U.S's second invasion of Iraq, as the Marines find them selves stuggling with shoddy supplies, frustation with the contradicting chain of command and questioning their mission at every turn. This seven part series fuses the fury and camaradere in gritty, raw and brutally honest insiders look at modern war. This is a truly breath taking intelligent, gripping powerful and electrifying look at our world today, and the outcome is uncompmising. This is TV at it's best as this series is not limited with made for TV production values, It feels real, looks real and based on Evan Wrights best selling book is real. This is the most searingly intense Drama in years, and it urges to be seen.
Breathtaking Brilliance!

This seven part mini series is based on the book written by Rolling Stone journalist Evan Wright following his experiences when embedded with a batallion of Recon Marines during the second Iraqi war. Gen Kill is a contemporary dramatisation of life in the US Marines, it eludes to the emotional struggles that a lot of soldiers face in armed conflicts. Produced by David Simon, who gave us The Wire, and feating excellent performances by Alexander Skarsgård and James Ransone, if you liked Jarhead, you'll really appreciate this candid look at modern warfare in a US Marine batallion on the front line.

If you've not read Evan Wright's book of the same name where have you been? Set during Operation Iraqi Freedom, it details the 1st Recon Marines experiences during the early stages of that conflict.

An excellent insight into what the men of the Marines Recon unit saw during their tour in Iraq. The series starts in Kuwait and follows the Marines until their mission climaxes in the tempestuous city of Baghdad. At times the material depicted makes for uneasy viewing, although it is not an outright condemnation of the war. The series makes superb light of the difficult situations faced by the men and women of the armed forces, not only in combat, but also at the hands of their superiors. What makes this series exceptional is the fact that some of the Recon Marines have elected to play themselves, adding more depth, realism and ultimately support to the story.

This is not Band of Brothers, those wishing for a more action packed and less cerebral series should check out Over There. For everyone else there is Generation Kill...see it!

Yet again HBO has released another superb series. Generation Kill gives a true account of life in Iraq, with many of its stars being ex-marines who have served in Iraq. The show really gives you a feeling that your really there with its excellent choice of camera angles. This is one show you should see!! Buy it you won't regret it.

Absoloutly brilliant, I loved it. I was so sad when it ended.